The Use of Historical Data in Natural Hazard Assessments (Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research)
Contributors: Thomas Glade (Editor); Paola Albini (Editor); Félix Francés (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: October 1, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 500
ISBN-13: 9780792371540
Subjects: Social impact of disasters; Structure & properties of the Earth; Public Policy - Regional Planning; General; Science/Mathematics; Industrial Safety; Science; Medical / Nursing; Natural Disasters; Industrial Health & Safety; Environmental Engineering & Technology; Weather; Science / Earth Sciences / Hydrology; Congresses; Earth Sciences - Geography; Environmental risk assessment
First sentence: Natural hazards have a significant impact on our environment, society as well as economy.